Coordinating unit: Teaching unit: Academic year: Degree: ECTS credits: 2017 230 - ETSETB - Barcelona School of Telecommunications Engineering 710 - EEL - Department of Electronic Engineering 713 - EQ - Department of Chemical Engineering BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN ENGINEERING PHYSICS (Syllabus 2011). (Teaching unit Optional) 6 Teaching languages: Catalan, Spanish, English Teaching staff Coordinator: Others: - JOAQUIM PUIGDOLLERS GONZALEZ - RAMON ALCUBILLA GONZALEZ - JORDI LLORCA PIQUÉ Degree competences to which the subject contributes Specific: 4. Knowledge of matter properties at the nanoscale. Knowledge of nanomaterials synthesis methods and nanodevices production. Ability to use technology manipulation of matter at the nanoscale. Knowledge of nanotechnology applications. Generical: 3. ABILITY TO IDENTIFY, FORMULATE, AND SOLVE PHYSICAL ENGINEERING PROBLEMS. Planning and solving physical engineering problems with initiative, making decisions and with creativity. Developing methods of analysis and problem solving in a systematic and creative way. Transversal: 1. THIRD LANGUAGE. Learning a third language, preferably English, to a degree of oral and written fluency that fits in with the future needs of the graduates of each course. 2. SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING - Level 3. Applying the knowledge gained in completing a task according to its relevance and importance. Deciding how to carry out a task, the amount of time to be devoted to it and the most suitable information sources. Teaching methodology Course is divided into two components: lectures and tutorials. Lectures are provided by the course professors, who presents the essential course contents to the students. Not all course contents will be taught in the lecture sessions, so autonomous study is required. Tutorials will be conducted by external faculty members. Learning objectives of the subject Introduction to Principles, Fabrication Methods, and Applications of Nanotechnology 1 / 5
Study load Total learning time: 150h Hours large group: 65h 43.33% Self study: 85h 56.67% 2 / 5
Content Introduction to Nanotechnology Learning time: 4h 40m Theory classes: 1h 15m Practical classes: 0h 45m Self study : 2h 40m - What is it? - Size dependent properties. - Surface effects: Surface energies and surface tensions. Surface reactivity and catalysis. - Quantum effects: Tunneling, quantum confinement. Nanomaterials Learning time: 11h 40m Theory classes: 3h 05m Practical classes: 1h 55m Self study : 6h 40m - Carbon nanotubes. Graphene. - Nanoparticles. - Colloids. - Porous materials. Characterization Techniques Learning time: 11h 40m Theory classes: 3h 05m Practical classes: 1h 55m Self study : 6h 40m - Optical Microscopy, IR, Raman, UV-VIS, Fluorescence, Confocal, DRX, Ellipsometry, XPS, Synchrotron. - SEM, TEM, EDX. - Tunnel effect techniques, AFM and related techniques. 3 / 5
Reactivity of surfaces Learning time: 23h 20m Theory classes: 6h 10m Practical classes: 3h 50m Self study : 13h 20m - Gas-solid reactions. - Adsorption. Coverage. Calorimetry. - Infrared Spectroscopy with probe molecules and HREELS. - Sensors and catalysis. - Surface reconstruction. Fabrication and preparation Learning time: 17h 30m Theory classes: 4h 35m Practical classes: 2h 55m Self study : 10h - Top-down and bottom-up. - Lithographies: Optical (UV, DUV), e-beam litho, AFM based litho, Nanoimprint. - Growth of films. Molecular devices Learning time: 29h 10m Theory classes: 7h 40m Practical classes: 4h 50m Self study : 16h 40m - Organic LED. - Organic PV. - Organic FET. 4 / 5
Nanoelectronics Learning time: 49h 40m Theory classes: 12h 15m Practical classes: 7h 45m Guided activities: 3h Self study : 26h 40m - Confinement; Density of states. - MOS revisited and scaling down - UTB and FINFET - Quantum conductance - Resonant Tunneling and devices. - High performance lasers Qualification system Written exam Work-term reports on specific topics Partial exam (EP) (35%) + Final Exam (EF) (35%) + Presentation of the report (PT) (30%) In case you need to recover the partial exam, the grade will be Max (+0.35 0.35EF EP; 0.7EF) +0.3 Report (PT) Bibliography Basic: Somorjai, G.A. Introduction to Surface Chemistry and Catalysis. 2nd.ed. Wiley Interscience, 2010. ISBN 9780470508237. Kelsall, R.; Hamley, I.; Geoghegan, M. Nanoscale science and technology [on line]. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons, 2005 [Consultation: 22/01/2015]. Available on: <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/0470020873>. ISBN 9780470020876. 5 / 5